BRONX, N.Y. — The Sacred Heart University baseball team had six pitchers in the rotation in its 19-0 loss at Fordham on Wednesday to open the season.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 0-1
Fordham: 1-3
Statistical Leaders:
Tim McGuire (SHU): 1-2, 2PO, 1A
Joey Skarad (SHU): 0-2, 4PO, 1A
Pitchers:
Jake Babuschak (SHU): (L, 0-1) 2.0IP, 52P, 7R, 4H, 1BB, 3SO
Luke Hansen (SHU): 0.2IP, 37P, 7R, 4H, 2BB
Charlie Costello (SHU): 2.1IP, 46P, 4H, 1SO
Owen MacDonnell (SHU): 1.2IP, 50P, 2R, 2H, 2BB, 3SO
Jack Bebbington (SHU): 0.1IP, 4P
Tim Cotter (SHU): 1.0IP, 26P, 3R, 2H, 1BB
Cameron Knox (FOR): (W, 1-0) 2.0IP, 31P, 2BB, 1SO
Up Next:
SHU travels to the University of Richmond on February 25-26 to play University of St. Thomas before facing the host team on February 26-27.
Of Note:
Fordham led off the scoring in the second inning when it poured in seven runs off four hits to take the lead. The host team remained hot and scored seven more runs in the very next inning off five hits to double their lead, 14-0. The Rams went on to get five more runs spread across innings 6-8 before reaching the final score, 19-0.
Second-year pitcher
Jake Babuschak opened the first two innings with four hits, seven runs and struck out three batters.
George Sutherland led the team with four putouts in center field, while
Joey Skarad had four putouts and an assist behind the plate.
First-year
Tim McGuire went 1-2 at the plate with two putouts and an assist at left field and second base.
Fellow newcomers
Zack Kovalchik and
Dante D'amore made their collegiate debuts in the field, while
Charlie Costello and
Owen MacDonnell hit the mound for the first time in the Red & White.
Fordham led off the scoring in the second inning when it poured in seven runs off four hits to take the lead. The host team remained hot and scored seven more runs in the very next inning off five hits to double their lead, 14-0. The Rams went on to get five more runs spread across innings 6-8 before reaching the final score, 19-0.
Sophomore
Tyler Galletti appeared in his first game as the relief catcher and senior transfer
Ryan Donnelly made his start as a Pioneer at second base and left field.
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